Steroid Induced Rosacea?

Hi there, I have been using a topical steroid (Elocon) on my face for the last 2 years now. I have tried to stop using this recently and have experienced a terrible red itchy, flakey rash on my face. I have been reading info on the internet and now realise I've probably got steroid induced Rosacea. I am currently taking erythromycin antibiotic tablets to help with the inflammation. Can anyone please suggest anything else that may help me? Should I have weened myself off the steroid cream gradually?

Please help, very distressed girl :-(

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

Try to avoid sun exposure andcosmetic products.

Rosacea is a cutaneous disorder primarily of convexities of the central part of the FACE, such as FOREHEAD; CHEEK; NOSE; and CHIN. It is characterized by FLUSHING; ERYTHEMA; EDEMA; RHINOPHYMA; papules; and ocular symptoms.

Doctors usually prescribe a topical antibiotic, such as metronidazole, that is applied directly to the affected skin.

For people with more severe cases, doctors often prescribe an oral (taken by mouth) antibiotic. Tetracycline, minocycline, erythromycin, and doxycycline are the most common antibiotics used to treat rosacea. Some people respond quickly, while others require long-term therapy.

Isotretinoin may be considered as a treatment option for all forms of severe or therapy-resistant rosacea.

Sunscreens, particularly those that protect against ultraviolet A and B light waves and have a sun-protecting factor (SPF) of 13 or higher, are recommended for all people with rosacea.

It would be advisable to consult a skin specialist for this and then decide the cause and further plan of management.

Let us know if you need any other information.

Regards.

[K_O]

Hi there,

I know this is a late response but just wanted to let you know that have the exact same thing from using Elecon.

I had been using Elecon it twice a week and my skin was fine for the rest of the week but as soon as I stopped applying it, I found I got oily, pimple type rash form on my checks and from that it would turn into a dry hard rash that would often weep. I actually went to the dermatologist this morning and he prescribed me antibiotic and told me to stop using steroid cream altogether.

I am disappointed that a dermatologist would prescribe you something that would worsen your condition and turn it into rosacea. I am not looking forward to the next couple of weeks, I can imagine what my skin is going to look like!!

[K_O]

Hi there,

I know this is a late response but just wanted to let you know that have the exact same thing from using Elecon.

I had been using Elecon it twice a week and my skin was fine for the rest of the week but as soon as I stopped applying it, I found I got oily, pimple type rash form on my checks and from that it would turn into a dry hard rash that would often weep. I actually went to the dermatologist this morning and he prescribed me antibiotic and told me to stop using steroid cream altogether.

I am disappointed that a dermatologist would prescribe you something that would worsen your condition and turn it into rosacea. I am not looking forward to the next couple of weeks, I can imagine what my skin is going to look like!!